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Monday, May 31, 2010

Carlos Augusto Alves Santana (born July 20, 1947) is a Mexican rock guitarist. Santana became famous in the late 1960s and early 1970s with his band, Santana, which pioneered rock, salsa and jazz fusion. The band's sound featured his melodic, blues-based guitar lines set against Latin rhythms featuring percussion instruments such as timbales and congas not generally heard in rock music. In 1976 he made his album "Amigos" a mix of blues, jazz and salsa.

Biography

Cesar Sanchez, DJ Yambu , was born in Mexico City. He grew up in a neighborhood where Salsa is a daily ingredient in the lives of all. Consequently, it is extremely difficult not to get involved with Salsa. He has been inspired by his family including his parents.
He remembers listening to Salsa music by four years of age. His family compiled of dancers, music collectors and DJs. As a result of his families influence, he began collecting music at age thirteen.